as in nubbly
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
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Recent Examples of nubby
If anything, the tempestuous Swiss weather enhanced the cinematic effect and underscored the beauty of the natural materials—plush shearlings, nubby tweeds and densely woven cashmeres—that marry form and function, a true hallmark of luxury.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2025
Take 419, which is one of two made of nubby clinker brick, a medieval look that matches the Gothic arches over the main entrance and the door to a maisonette.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
Loloi x Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Erin Pillow Cover
The windowpane design and nubby cotton of this throw pillow cover add dimension to a couch, sofa, or bed.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 July 2025
Those garments included curvaceous jackets with jodhpurs and slender gowns cut from both light-absorbing velvet and light reflecting satin.
At Chanel, meanwhile, the dark hue was used for military suits in nubby tweeds.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2025
Take 419, which is one of two made of nubby clinker brick, a medieval look that matches the Gothic arches over the main entrance and the door to a maisonette.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
Loloi x Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Erin Pillow Cover
The windowpane design and nubby cotton of this throw pillow cover add dimension to a couch, sofa, or bed.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 July 2025
Those garments included curvaceous jackets with jodhpurs and slender gowns cut from both light-absorbing velvet and light reflecting satin.
At Chanel, meanwhile, the dark hue was used for military suits in nubby tweeds.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubby
Adjective
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Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The prune juice group had a significant decrease in hard and lumpy stools.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Symptoms can vary from person to person, but common ones are hard or lumpy stool, stomachache and nausea.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The thick artificial foliage is pre-lit with warm white LED bulbs spaced through the entire length of the 10-foot piece.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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With more than 38,000 gallons of fuel on board the cargo flight bound for Hawaii, the crash created a massive ball of fire – punctuated by smaller explosions from flammable material on the ground – and sent a towering plume of thick black smoke into the sky.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Allswifit Women’s Slip-on Walking Shoes These under-$60 walking shoes have a similar chunky silhouette to Hoka sneakers, including a thick EVA foam platform sole that offers rebound and shock absorption.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Double it up with two tennis necklaces in varying lengths, along with a chunky metal chain to balance out the sparkle.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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These delicious bite-sized gummies come in six different flavors which makes choosing one to take daily easy and simple—no weird textures or clumpy powders.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Powder detergent can remain clumpy throughout the load and leave behind dusty residue once the cycle ends.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubby. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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